Slick 60's

I've successfully upgraded a few '66 manual steer/drum brake F-100's to PS/PB using the tried and true method of stealing/installing a front end out of a similar donor truck with PS/PB. However, I've got a '64 F-100 in the corner of the shop that's pretty to look at, but murder to steer. Obviously, the '64 uses a completely different suspension/steering setup and I've considered some of the after-market PS upgrade kits. I was wondering if anybody has tried to cut the front end out of a donor '67-'72 and weld it into a pre-'65 straight-axle truck. I'd actually welcome any novel upgrade ideas that go beyond just rubbing a lot of money on the problem via an after-market rack kit.

My cousin did this several years ago and I think he will talk to you if you want him to do so. He might send you a reply on this site I will ask him if no one else responds. Don Luster

Not really needed. If it is that hard to steer, you may need some maintenance. If kinkpins and all linkages are free and lubed, they are no problem to drive. I manage to handle my 62 easily and I am not very big(5'8" & 170 and am 70 Years), and I use it as a daily driver. Not trying to get down on people, but I feelthat the newer 'car type' pickups have dillusioned the concept of what a pickup should be.

Fred

So you're saying that it's the "manly men" who use armstrong steering?

Welcome aboard, 2bocat.

The Dakota front end worked for my 64... Nice little steering/driving truck now. PS and all. But I'm sure you could trans plant a front frame section or the whole frame for that matter if you really wanted to.

All you need is a BFH and a heat wrench.

fmartin_gila wrote:Not really needed. If it is that hard to steer, you may need some maintenance. If kinkpins and all linkages are free and lubed, they are no problem to drive. I manage to handle my 62 easily and I am not very big(5'8" & 170 and am 70 Years), and I use it as a daily driver. Not trying to get down on people, but I feelthat the newer 'car type' pickups have dillusioned the concept of what a pickup should be.

Fred

i definitely agree with that.

Agree,I love the way my 64 steers & drives .But it's not for everybody.The beauty of slicks is that you can make them how YOU want them.

I drive a 63 and i agree with fred and iceman . grease everything and keep plenty of air in the front tires!